how long does the result take to get back to a person? is it quicker than going to a walk-in clinic and get a referral for the test?

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how long does the result take to get back to a person? is it quicker than going to a walk-in clinic and get a referral for the test?

It usually takes about 7-9 days to get all your results back. Some tests can take longer if they need to do extra testing on the sample or if it is a special test.

It takes about the same time to get results back from a walk in clinic.

The main difference is at the STI clinic we take your samples when you come for your visit. The walk in clinic usually gives you a lab requisition and you need to get your samples taken from a different location.

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This answer was posted on March 17, 2015.